Zimbizee - sadly though you will still need circa 2000hrs before you can get a job with PDG. Powerline/pipeline flying is just the start of your work at PDG as they do a whole host of interesting hands on flying (yes - actual flying!) with lots of different (and sometimes unique) kit attached! So if you're low time get an IR as it seems offshore are less fussy about who'll they'll employ and the hours you have - the money will always be better offshore because if it wasn't people would choose onshore for the flying!